I hate to sound precocious, but seed beading is an art………..and a craft………….and very, very, very, time consuming. I have no idea why this style of beading got me hooked, I am well known for having the attention span of a fly, but it is such a beautiful way to construct a piece of [...]
Read more →And so this tale of creativity starts Contact one of us if your looking for parts We have Jellybelly Jellybrain For all hand sewn bunting with added name Butterbeandesigns for colourful letters The likes of which Id say nobody betters Tip tops unique cards are very distinctive For all happy occasions she’ll have a card [...]
Read more →SRAJD is a term that is becoming increasingly known among jewellery designers. It stands for Self Representing Artist Jewellery designers and is a mark of approval among jewellery creators. Members of the free to join registration sell their own designs and creations. Therefore where you see the logo you can be sure that you are [...]
Read more →Over the past couple of months I have been pulling my hair out and gnashing my teeth (not a pretty sight). The cause of all this anguish? Mr site! Having previously set up my bead store on a templated system, (through EKM) and been very pleased with it, I thought I can do this myself. [...]
Read more →Ladybird crafts is a craft website that offers a wide range of crafts products including basic haberdashery and needlecraft supplies to a lovely range of jewellery making components… Here is an example of the handmade items that you can get at Ladybird crafts: HANDMADE IN NORTHERN IRELAND This is a truely stunning little bracelet comprising of [...]
Read more →I made this as a commission, and it really made a difference from my usual seedbeading! Technically, it looks simple, but that’s what design is all about isn’t it? Making something that has caused you hours of grief, lots of components, gallons of coffee, and much gnashing of teeth, look simple and elegant! That’s why [...]
Read more →I just wondered if anyone has noticed a down turn in Craft Events in Britain. This year I have found the attendance and people buying from craft fairs has been extremely low. Could it be that people aren’t looking for handcrafted/made items which are a bit more expensive than you would get in the supermarket, [...]
Read more →Its all Mystic Megs fault, she kept saying ‘you will make money out of a hobby’ ……fiddlesticks I thought, I couldnt possibly make a trade from gutting chickens…then I realised…ahhh, maybe my obsession with making jewellery may be a better path to follow. So with absolute fear and a distinct lack of knowing what Im [...]
Read more →Well – peterfarrington.com is no more. Don’t ask me why, but I have cancelled both the domain name and my web hosting with Freewebs. I wasn’t even having one of my hissy fits – it just never seemed ‘right’ for some reason, however - I am now officially Beadsage.co.uk! I have a new website under construction, [...]
Read more →I’ve just spent last night doing one of my favourite jobs, putting together my colourways bead kits. From piles of clear perspex boxes and beads, to colourmatched kits is a very satisfying and relaxing task. it takes me back to my interior design days when I would room set. I really love filling the boxes [...]
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